How to Maintain and Troubleshoot Your Dehumidifier?

1. The dehumidifier will not operate at all-When this happens to you there are a few things you should check: Check if the main power panel attached to the dehumidifier to see if it’s ON. Confirm whether the circuit breaker or the fuse that serves the dehumidifier is not blown or tripped. Confirm to see that the controls are on the ON position. Verify if the dehumidifier is set between 50 and 60 percent relative humidity. If the dehumidifier still does not work, contact a competent dehumidifier service.

2. The dehumidifier will not reach the set point- Assuming the dehumidifier was effectively operating. Then check for simple repairs. If it happens that the blower is still running, then it’s possible the compressor has stopped working. Using a separately calibrated hygrometer to determine the relative humidity in the room. If it indicates that the actual humidity is between 50 and 60 percent then it’s possible the humidity sensor o the humidity control is defective. If you find that the room temperature feels cool or is over 5% below then the normal room temperature, it’s possible that the heating source is not operating.

3. Head pressure is too high-If the dehumidification system followed the proper start-up procedure and hence met the expectations previously, this is the cause. The blower belt may be worn out or stretched. Remedy: Tighten or replace the belt.

4. Frost on coils-If you happen to notice frost on coils above the dehumidifier’s drip tray and bucket, this usually shows that the dehumidifier has recently been turned on. Frost always appears as part of the dehumidifier's usual and normal operations as the refrigerant circulates through the coil. In most instances, frost disappears within an hour. In some cases, frost may signify that the room’s temperature is too low. Dehumidifiers operate most effectively where the room temperature is above 40%. The following are solutions to frost build-up: Turn off the dehumidifier and allow the room to warm-up Turn on the heat source Locate the dehumidifier on a higher position, because the heat rises and air on the roof is cooler. Several dehumidifiers have an automatic defroster system that monitors and protects the compressor by turning it off and starting the fan to melt frost before resuming operation. If you happen to live in cold areas, you may consider buying a dehumidifier that works in lower temperatures and maintain proper care and maintenance, a dehumidifier is built to control humidity in your home for years providing a conducive healthy, and comfortable environment for you and your family.

5. The wrong sized dehumidifier-You may have bought a dehumidifier that contains a much higher water removal capability than you actually need in your house. Some of the machines in the market are designed to function and operate in single rooms and others designed for the entire house. For the users who have smaller dehumidifiers, they have the capability to remove about 30% of water per day. The larger dehumidifiers have the capability to remove more than 90% of the water every day. Installing a large dehumidifier in a smaller room will bring about less water collection as expected. Vice versa for small dehumidifiers in large spaces; these will tends to accumulate more water than expected. Sometimes, the dehumidifier runs but no water is collected. This proves to the user that the dehumidifier you are having is the wrong size. In case you having trouble identifying and determining the right size of a dehumidifier you need, there exist helpful charts online which will offer guidance and help you identify the right dehumidifier for your house. These charts are based on the size of the house or area that you need the dehumidifier to work on. Alternatively, the user can visit the store and pretend to be a sales representative if you not sure. It is always fulfilling to ask than to purchase the wrong product.

6. Parts are malfunctioning -The dehumidifier has many different parts that together achieve an end result. This means that parts prone to break down and can stop the operation of the entire dehumidifier. The following is a list of a few examples of parts that can break down and need replacement if you want to keep using the machine: